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Crime of the Week: Help needed solving church copper thefts

Crime of the Week:  Help needed solving church copper thefts

Can you identify this suspect, accused of causing damage and stealing copper from a Springfield church? Photo: Saga Communications, Sangamon County


Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – This week, Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department in reference to a theft and criminal damage that occurred at First Presbyterian Church, located at 321 S 7th in Springfield.

Officers responded to the church in reference to someone damaging and stealing the copper downspouts from the church.  Video shows on January 18th around 1 am a white male wearing a black and yellow coat with a large “B” or “8” on the left sleeve, removing a large section of downspout.

Images of the suspect can be found above, and on our website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the suspect, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on our website, or use the P3 app. If your tip results in an arrest, you could receive a cash reward up to $2,500.

Remember: Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

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